Saturday, 20 June 2015

My Manicure Essentials

danielle's beauty blog manicure essentials

Giving myself a manicure is a weekly must for me, I like my nails to look neat and clean and most of all – shiny!! I’m not a massive wearer of coloured nail polish on my fingernails (toe nails are a different story – I have to have them painted!) but I always have a clear coat of nail polish on. Here are the steps I take when I’m giving myself a manicure at home!

I usually do this after a shower or bath because your nails are softest after being in the water! I’ll take a few cotton tail cotton pads to remove my nail polish along with Cutex Ultra Cleansing Nail polish remover which I have went through countless bottles of because it my favourite! I then take my Leighton Denny Glass Nail File and file my nails, making sure to only file in one direction so as not to cause breakages! I love glass nails files so much, they make the edge of the nail so smooth and file so quickly! They are a bit dearer than standard files or emery boards but so worth it!

I then use Sally Hansen Instant Cuticle Remover and put a small amount around each cuticle, leave for 15 seconds then push the cuticles back with my new Leighton Denny Hoof Stick, I was using wooden orange sticks before this but I far prefer the Leighton Denny one! After rinsing this off, I then take my favourite clear coat which is OPI Nail Envy. This stuff makes my nails so shiny and doesn’t flake or peel off like other clear polishes I’ve tried in the past. I couldn’t be without this stuff now, I usually buy mine from Ebay as its much cheaper, just make sure you get a genuine one from a top rated seller!

OPI nail envy on nails

If I’m in a rush I sometimes use either Avon Nail Experts Liquid Freeze or Bourjois Instant Dry Nail Enamel Dryer to quickly dry my nails or if I’m in an even bigger rush I run them under the cold water tap as this sets the nail polish and stops them from smudging! Last but not least, to keep my hands feeling as good as my nails look I use a hand cream. I’m currently using the Soap and Glory Super Cream Hand Cream. This smells amazing, moisturises really well and dries in quickly so you can get back to what you were doing :)

What are your manicure essentials?

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  1. KiwiCat20 June 2015 at 18:13

    I'm a manicure addict. Sometimes I change my polish a couple times a week!
    Classy Country Girl

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    1. Danielle Beautyblog20 June 2015 at 21:39

      I'm a nail polish picker! Such a bad habit, once I see a chip I scratch the rest off! Xx

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  2. Francesca20 June 2015 at 21:04

    OPI Nail Envy is a godsend! One of the best nail products ever...I've been through about 6 bottles of it x

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    1. Danielle Beautyblog20 June 2015 at 21:40

      It is Holy Grail status for me! I'm about to order my 3rd bottle! Xx

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  3. maireem21 June 2015 at 10:55

    The hand cream sounds amazing! Lovely post! :D

    www.maireem.blogspot.com

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  4. Unknown21 June 2015 at 15:55

    I find giving myself manicures at home is like a home spa day lol

    RachelShuchatMakeup

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    1. Danielle Beautyblog21 June 2015 at 16:01

      It's nice when there's time! Although I sometimes get bored after one hand! Xx

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  5. Danielle Beautyblog21 June 2015 at 16:01

    Thanks xx

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  6. Unknown21 June 2015 at 18:47

    I've always loved giving myself manicures. Its such a calming thing to do. I also really love the O.P.I top coat!
    frankietheteddygirl.blogspot.ca

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    1. Danielle Beautyblog22 June 2015 at 22:49

      It's the best isn't it, I couldn't be without it now! Xx

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  7. Jasmine Stewart21 June 2015 at 21:29

    Sounds like I need Nail Envy! I love finishing up by moisturising my hands with the Dream Cream :) xx

    Jasmine Talks Beauty

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    1. Danielle Beautyblog22 June 2015 at 22:50

      It's Holy Grail territory for me, just bought my 3rd bottle yesterday! Xx

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  8. Lauren Morgan22 June 2015 at 11:21

    You have such lovely nails i really need to use these tips, because my nails are really suffering a lately. Great post thank you for sharing
    www.misslaurenmorgan.blogspot.co.uk

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  9. Unknown22 June 2015 at 17:04

    My essential is definitely the Seche Vite topcoat, it makes my nail polish last longer and makes it look so shiny too

    Emma emhasrednails

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    1. Danielle Beautyblog22 June 2015 at 22:53

      Funny you should say that because I just ordered it yesterday! I have high hopes for it! Xx

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  10. Diana Vilic22 June 2015 at 18:13

    Great list!

    http://www.dianavilic.com/

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  11. Unknown22 June 2015 at 22:23

    It's nice to see that someone uses proper equipment to do their nails:)

    KLAUDIA CLARA

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    1. Danielle Beautyblog22 June 2015 at 22:55

      Haha everyone should have a glass nail file, they are the best!! Xx

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  12. Pam Scalfi23 June 2015 at 13:40

    I must try using a glass file, my nails would sooo thank me!

    Pam xo/ Pam Scalfi♥

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    1. Danielle Beautyblog23 June 2015 at 19:59

      I love them, it all depends on the quality though, I've had cheaper ones from ebay that were no good but I can see the one I have now lasting a lifetime! Xx

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  13. Anonymous23 June 2015 at 16:01

    Very nice post:)))
    xoxo
    Antonella
    beautylove7694.blogspot.com

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  14. Sylvia24 June 2015 at 02:12

    When it comes to nails I definitely do not have the patience! Your healthy glowing nails might make me start paying more attention to mine haha
    xxx
    She Will Be

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  15. Unknown24 June 2015 at 10:04

    You have lovely nails that look really healthy so thanks for sharing your tips for a manicure xxx

    http://izzyk1998.blogspot.co.uk/
    http://izzykreviews.blogspot.co.uk/

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  16. Emma Heapy24 June 2015 at 22:03

    I love the Soap and Glory hand cream x
    Glossy Boutique

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    1. Danielle Beautyblog24 June 2015 at 23:05

      So do I! And anything else Soap and Glory for that matter! Xx

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  17. Danielle Beautyblog24 June 2015 at 23:04

    Aw thank you Jade! I just subscribed to your YouTube channel you are so natural in front of the camera! Xx

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  18. bell25 June 2015 at 08:04

    Sally Hansen's top coats have been my favourite! I always screw up when I try to do my own nails haha, so I've given up and decided to have my nails done for me instead xx

    La'bell | labellwong.blogspot.com

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    1. Danielle Beautyblog26 June 2015 at 20:10

      Oh I love Sally Hansen top coats too! Haha I know, it only takes one smudge for me to decide I'm never bothering to do them again! xx

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  19. Unknown25 June 2015 at 08:10

    If you use nail polish remover after the cuticle remover and before the polish your nail polish will last longer :) It gives the polish a dry surface so it adheres better.

    Hayley @ Tea Party Beauty

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    1. Danielle Beautyblog26 June 2015 at 20:11

      Thanks for the tip, I will try it next time! xx

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  20. Unknown25 June 2015 at 10:59

    OPI Nail Envy is my saviour! xo

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    1. Danielle Beautyblog26 June 2015 at 20:12

      I love it! Just got a fresh bottle a few days ago haha no more scraping the bottom of the bottle anymore! xx

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  21. Carmen25 June 2015 at 12:41

    I am so bad at painting my nails, yet I love wearing colours. I love Sally Hansen`s top coats and treatments, they are so good.

    http://www.beautynerd.co.uk

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    1. Danielle Beautyblog26 June 2015 at 20:13

      They are brilliant! I love the Diamond Strength one and Hard as Nails! xx

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  22. NotJessFashion25 June 2015 at 17:20

    That's plenty of products for manicure. Love that shade of nail polish!

    Jessica | notjessfashion.com

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    1. Danielle Beautyblog26 June 2015 at 20:14

      Can't go wrong with clear! I love the shine it gives xx

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  23. Unknown25 June 2015 at 18:48

    Every women must have love it!
    http://artadorned.com/
    I blog about jewelry and how to style them with outfits.

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  24. Sara Nielsen 26 June 2015 at 12:13

    I rarely do a manicure, but it's great getting some tips

    http://industrialbarbie.blogspot.com/

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  25. Clare26 June 2015 at 13:24

    I love the soap and glory hand cream too!

    claresloves.blogspot.com

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  26. Maja Anchevska28 July 2015 at 08:41

    Nice product :)

    pls follow me back :*
    http://majaanchevska.blogspot.com/

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  27. Unknown6 August 2015 at 06:43

    We love how great manicured nails look and feel, it's especially important to only file in one direction like you mentioned, thanks for sharing with us.

    ISA Professional

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